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El Jarocho Seafood

4.4 (284 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Shrimp Taco breaded
Roger V.

Ok so the food was excellent tasting. I got Shrimp Tacos, 1 a la Parrilla and 1 breaded. The parrilla came with veggies on a corn tortilla(2) and unfortunately dissolved with the juices so I ate it more like a taco salad, the bread one came on a large flour tortilla and with some lettuce and avocado definitely looked less appealing than the parrilla one, could use some chipotle sauce to help out the flavor. My biggest negative was the time, it took them 40 minutes to give me my food and I ordered at 1:20 got food at 2:02. Lucky I had an hour lunch that day but I could have been told ahead of placing my order incase I was in a hurry and had a 30 minute lunch. Will be back at different time to see if service is faster.

Fish tacos were huge and delicious, tripas, cabeza, asada, and carnitas were also good
Junce L.

My friend and his family were in town and they wanted fish tacos and this is the best place i know for it. I like how they fry their tripas too. Ambiance is typical family owned, hole in the wall vibe. Staff was friendly, price was reasonable, and servings were generous. Heads up: no pickled carrots/peppers/onion :( Definitely coming back and highly recommend.

Absolutely the best ceviche I've ever had. Big portions and excellent food. We will be back.

Shrimp cocktail to go..
Anna C.

On our way to Santa Barbara we stop by here to get a quick bite. We got a shrimp cocktail. It was DELICIOUS very fresh. I hhighly recommend this place. It's a small hole in the wall, but food was great. The waiter was friendly with us.

Shrimp cocktail
Adanari Z.

This place is the spot for shrimp cocktails! When I tell you that this is the best I think I've ever had! The broth in the cocktail is so flavorful and doesn't need anything added. They give you a side of habanero salsa that adds such great spiciness. So many shrimp that you get one in every bite and plenty of avocado too. You get complimentary chips and a self-serve salsa bar which had so many delicious options. Their green salsa and avocado salsa were my favorite. My husband had the shrimp burrito and loved it as well! This is 100% my go to spot for mariscos now and I can't wait to try other items.

Large Shrimp Cocktail
Arvin V.

Carne asada burrito and shrimp cocktail. Reasonably priced, considering the hike in most things nowadays. Burrito came on a hot plate. Taste was good, but had some grizzle. The plating was boring. It was just a burrito on a white plate. Shrimp cocktail (large size) was good but a bit too sweet. It had a lot of shrimp which was good. Service: No server. Order at the counter, and a person will bring food to your table. Overall, no regret in trying out a new place but not a place I would return to eagerly.

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V M.

Here on a trip from Seattle to visit family we wanted some good Mexican food, and we got it here! The coctel grande was incredible and absolutely full of delicious chunks of tender seafood, great value. The service was super nice and welcoming. It was a wonderful day to sit outside at the nice shaded tables. I would love to come here again!

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1 month ago

Hidden gem in Ventura, seafood cocktail is great! . Also chilaquiles awesome. And good prices.

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One of my favorite places for chilaquiles verdes and the shrimp cocktail by far the best I've had.

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This place has the best tacos I've ever had. So damn good, I can't believe how delicious.

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1 year ago

Pretty good cocktail and service was good also and alway from all the busy spots in Ventura . Great food and burritos

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Service has become faster! The food tastes great and has authentic flavor , The portions are large. Price is reasonable

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There tripa tacos are the best in Ventura! Service is always with a smile! Their cócteles de Camarón are really good too!

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Amazing ceviche!! The burritos and tacos are also very good. Staff is so nice and the little storefront is so cute. The best!

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We were honestly so pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Cuernavaca!…read more We're from San Diego, so we don't take Mexican food lightly--we're pretty spoiled when it comes to quality and flavor. But this spot completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered delivery, and even then, everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and still absolutely delicious--which says a lot. The food was incredibly flavorful without being heavy or greasy (something that's hard to find). You could really taste the freshness in the ingredients, and every dish felt well-balanced and thoughtfully made. This is one of those places you don't necessarily expect to be that good, and then it totally delivers. We'll definitely be ordering again next time we're in Ventura!

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of those neighborhood spots you're grateful to have nearby. Located…read moreright on the Avenue, it's easy, comforting, and consistently good. For me, one of the best indicators that the food is going to be amazing is when there are dish photos on the menu. That alone sets the tone. The fresh salsa bar is a standout, and yes, they have Mexican Coke and cervezas. On weekends, don't miss the white pozole with crunchy rolled taquitos filled with ricotta-style queso and all the fresh fixings. Add that chili oil and thank me later. I also love their tacos, especially the veggie ones. I'm not vegetarian, but they're that good. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. Clean, bright, and no-frills in the best way. It feels like a true neighborhood taquería where you can come as you are, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy your meal. I recently learned this is their first location, which makes it even better. It's family-owned, now with four locations across Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Ventura County, yet it still feels grounded and local. You can dine in, take out, or order delivery. The place is spotless, service is quick, and the staff is genuinely kind. A solid go-to for quality Mexican food that hits every time.

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